James C.

James C. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. James began their career as an Intern at CLSA in 2003, where they gained experience in Equity Derivatives. James then joined KPMG in 2004 and held multiple positions, including Accountant, Assistant Manager, Senior Associate, Manager in Audit and Transaction Services, and ultimately became an Associate Director in Transaction Services. In 2015, James joined Platinum Equity as a Senior Associate, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. James later moved to China Everbright Limited in 2016, starting as a Vice President and then promoted to Investment Director in 2019. Concurrently, James held part-time positions as a Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong from 2021 to 2022 and as a Corporate Finance Committee member at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants from 2021. James also worked as a Part-Time Instructor at HKU SPACE starting in 2020. Overall, James has gained extensive experience in finance, accounting, and investment management throughout their career.

James C. completed their Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in Economics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong from 2001 to 2004. Subsequently, they pursued a Doctor of Law (JD) degree at the same university from 2018 to 2021. In addition to their formal education, James obtained various certifications including Certified Public Accountant (Hong Kong) from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 2017, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the USA (Inactive) from the Alaska State Board of Accountancy in 2008, Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) from the GARP FRM Program in 2007, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute in 2006.